News

Fresh from the editors of Model Railroad News, enjoy the latest news and releases covering model railroad products, equipment, rolling stock, and accessories in every scale, as well as the latest industry and hobby updates.


 

General Electric’s landmark U25B coming in HO scale from Rapido Trains

July 1, 2021

General Electric’s landmark U25B coming in HO scale from Rapido Trains

Rapido Trains announces an all-new HO-scale U25B diesel locomotive in multiple versions!

Walthers introduces trio of highway overpass kits for Cornerstone series in HO scale

June 29, 2021

Walthers introduces trio of highway overpass kits for Cornerstone series in HO scale

There are three releases from Walthers for HO-scale highway overpass kits that are new in HO scale.

Wilson’s Mustards kit from Mine Mount Models in HO

June 27, 2021

Wilson’s Mustards kit from Mine Mount Models in HO

Wilson’s Find Mustards is new from Mine Mount Models and early buyers can support a charitable cause with their purchase.

Denny’s kit from Summit USA

June 18, 2021

Denny’s kit from Summit USA

Summit Customcuts introduces its Modern Denny’s Restaurant kit for HO scale.

Athearn announces new run for HO-scale Ford Panel Trucks

June 15, 2021

Athearn announces new run for HO-scale Ford Panel Trucks

A new group of Athearn Ready To Roll HO-scale Ford F-100 Panel Trucks is coming.

ScaleTrains.com will have second run for  HO Rivet Counter Backpacker well car set

June 11, 2021

ScaleTrains.com will have second run for HO Rivet Counter Backpacker well car set

ScaleTrains.com’s Rivet Counter Backpacker five-unit well car set is coming back for early 2022 delivery.

New website debuts for TrainWorld

June 10, 2021

New website debuts for TrainWorld

A new website is launched by TrainWorld with a new easier-to-use interface.

New book documents PRR cabooses

June 10, 2021

New book documents PRR cabooses

A new release from The Pennsylvania Railroad Historical & Technical Society documents the road’s cabooses.

KR Models logging car for HO

June 8, 2021

KR Models logging car for HO

KR Models plans an HO-scale logging car to go with its coming Shay steam locomotive.

Moloco announces PCF 50-foot RBL, RB, and XMI production

June 8, 2021

Moloco announces PCF 50-foot RBL, RB, and XMI production

Reservations are being accepted now through June 30, 2021 for a production of Moloco Trains 50-foot RBLs with 10-0 offset plug door.